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ECOWAS AND DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS TO OVERCOME THE REGIONAL INTEGRATION CHALLENGES
« ECOWAS will deepen the ongoing regional integration process in the next forty years, bearing in mind the challenges related to terrorism, human rights, gender, youth and environmental issues ». The ECOWAS President made this statement at the 11th annual coordinating meeting of ECOWAS-Development Partners held in Abuja 16th and 17th November 2015. During this meeting, the
ECOWAS AND UEMOA TO STRENGTHEN THE REGIONAL INTEGRATION PROCESS
The President of the ECOWAS Commission, Mr Kadre Desire Ouedraogo and his conterpart, Mr Cheikhe Hadjibou Soumare of the UEMOA Commission will meet november 24 in Abuja to discuss the convergence issues between the two regional organizations. This important meeting will be preceded by a preparatory one between Experts from the two Institutions. Several subjects
ECOWAS-UEMOA Heads of Institution Meeting
The 14th Session of ECOWAS-UEMOA inter-institutional meetings held in Ouagadougou from 15 to 22 June 2015 discussed issues of convergence and coordination of the various programs implemented by both organizations to strengthen and harmonize the regional integration process. During this meeting, ECOWAS President, Mr. Kadré Désiré Ouedraogo and UEMOA President, Mr. Cheikhe Hadjibou Soumaré examined,
CHINA DONATES 30 MILLION YUANS TO EQUIP ECOWAS STANDBY FORCE
The People’s Republic of China donated 30 million Yuans to the Commission of the Economic Community of West African States for the acquisition of military equipment for the ECOWAS Standby Force. This Chinese support will cover the purchase of several peaks equipment in areas of transport, transmission, training, education, health, information technology, and housing. The
ECOWAS, UEMOA and the World Bank Group conclude 2nd Tripartite Meeting
At the end of their Second Tripartite Meeting in Accra, Ghana, representatives of ECOWAS, UEMOA and the World Bank Group, have agreed on a set of priorities aimed at significantly diversifying and transforming the economies of the sub-region. The delegates highlighted, among other things, boosting agricultural productivity and marketing; making the infrastructure sectors – transport
THREE NEW AMBASSADORS ACCREDITED TO THE ECOWAS COMMISSION
The circle of diplomats accredited to ECOWAS has expanded. Three new ambassadors presented Friday, February 13, 2015 their credentials to the President of the Commission, His Excellency Kadré Désiré Ouédraogo. The first diplomat to present his credentials was His Excellency Dr. Antonio Pedro Rodrigues da Silva of Portugal. The Portuguese diplomat expressed his commitment to
